Supporters Club News

Hi CFC fans,A great turn-out at the pub on Sunday … I think we all agreed that it was a strange result given that for much, maybe even most of the match we were the better team. Mistakes and vulnerability to counter-attacks were our obvious weaknesses. I’m sure Frank has the personnel and personality to solve both. It is not going to be a dull season for sure.For more detailed views and analysis of the match read on below.

Please join us for lunch at Our House in the Middle of Homer Street for the UEFA Super Cup.

Chelsea Supporters Club Vancouver online. (The free one!)If you haven’t signed up for the new free Membership, please do so now. The more members we have, the more benefits we will receive from Chelsea.

A CFC Vancouver Fan's view: Thanks to Angus Wakefield for this view of the Man U match.

In what became a tough game to watch for Chelsea fans, there were some positive signs that we need to take forward as we give Super Frank the the time he requires and deserves. This won’t be an ordinary season for The Blues and, as Gerry quite rightly pointed out, patience will be the key to his success.

Frank’s inclusion of both Mount and Abraham in the starting line up may have raised a few eyebrows (including those of Jose Mourinho), but given the options available to Lampard this season, it seems shrewd to involve the younger players from the off. Abraham displayed the attacking prowess that served him so well last season in the Championship when he rattled a shot off the post in the opening period of the game, and made some positive contributions throughout his 90 minute appearance. Similarly, Mount showed signs of pace and energy that made him a favourite of Lampard’s during their time at Derby, and if he can find some more composure in the final third, then he will be a real threat going forward.

The decision to sell Luiz to rivals Arsenal on deadline day seems a risky one, given the fragilities displayed when playing out from the back throughout the game. With Christensen only recently reintroduced into the first team and Zouma making his return after a number of seasons on loan, our defence was understandably fragile. With Alonso waiting in the wings, and Rudiger on his way back from injury, hopefully we can iron out these issues and show more of the dominance and positivity that was evident in our first half display.

The 20 minute cameo of Kante was an encouraging sign given his recent injury spell, and he seemed to be back to his workmanlike self- tracking back well to cover our defence and making some important blocks in the process. Barkely seemed to carry on his impressive pre-season form and was perhaps unlucky to be substituted with 30 minutes left to play, but it was important to give Pulisic some Premier League minutes and he will definitely be given better opportunities to properly introduce himself in the coming games. With our youthful exuberance, key players returning from injury and Frank’s’ winning mentality, let’s take this positivity into our first home game of the season against Leicester on Sunday 18th.

New season begins: Manchester United v Chelsea. The New Oxford Aug 11th 8.30am

The Frank Lampard Premier League era begins at Man United on Sunday. We will be gathering at the New Oxford to get the season underway.Super Frank's return along with other ex-players and young loanees has reawaken the connection between the Club's management and fans. There is fresh optimism and a renewed sense of belonging to a "proper Chelsea" club. We all want Frank to succeed, but he needs us fans to be patient supporters as he finds the right blend of experience and talented youth to build a lasting platform for success.

Please join us for a Blues Breakfast at Our House in the Middle of Homer Street.

This new online membership includes a “Rewards Scheme” that provides more prizes (e.g. signed shirts, through to Cobham training ground access) depending on the number of members who have joined online. So, the more online members we have the more prizes we can offer you, so please sign-up today.

The International Member and Local Chelsea Vancouver paid memberships are unaffected by the new online membership. We still need enough International Members and Local Members for us to maintain our Gold status and to be able to access tickets for our fans, so please renew or join at the links below.

If you'd like to know more, please read on ...

Now there are three levels of Chelsea Supporters Club membership:

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP Previously known as “True Blue”, the main benefit is ticket access either via regular ticket application, via a local Supporters Club or via Chelsea Ticket Exchange. By becoming a member, you help our club maintain Gold status which enables us to get tickets and arrange Club tours to Stamford Bridge as we have in the past. Cost GBP28 at https://www.chelseafc.com/en/tickets---membership/membership. When you have renewed (or joined), please let me know your Membership number so we can make sure you are affiliated to our Vancouver branch. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.CHELSEA SUPPORTERS CLUB VANCOUVER http://trueblues.ca. This is our local club that has Gold status and provides a home for fans to watch matches and provides priority access to tickets for International Members. Local Membership provides real benefits:Priority access to match tickets for those that are also Chelsea FC “International” members Annual prize draw for those that attend 10 or more games at The New Oxford Pub - a round trip to London, hotel accommodation and tickets to a game for two.Signed shirt drawSigned ball drawe-mail notification of branch and Chelsea newscar window badgecell phone badgeMembership card which gets you a 20% discount on food at our home – The New Oxford Pub.Guinness at $5Group visit to Stamford Bridge including match and Chelsea museum and Stamford Bridge tour access. Cost $20 at http://shop.trueblues.ca."NEW " CHELSEA SUPPORTERS' CLUB VANCOUVER ONLINE- this is the new online, free, social media membership.https://www.chelseafc.com/en/supporters-clubs

Europa League Final Weds May 29th 12 noon Chelsea v Arsenal: Live at The New Oxford

The New Oxford pub will be packed. If you have already told me you are coming then there should be a reservation for you. Reservation are now closed, but we also have the downstairs "Tavern" bar, so we can overflow downstairs for unreserved seats and standing.